Belgaum Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Belgaum Taluka Population 2026
12,33,115 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
12,38,079
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.62% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 938
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 55,988
Girls 52,506
Literacy Gap
10.4% Diff Male Literacy 79.3%
Female Literacy 68.9%
SC Population
72,568
7.6% of total
ST Population
64,035
6.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 3,16,777
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 50,998
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 70.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 15.4%
Agricultural Laborers 10.5%
Household Industries 4.1%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,15,581 | 9,57,373 | +17.39% |
| Literacy Rate | 67.74% | 74.19% | +6.5% |
| Sex Ratio | 948 | 967 | +19 |
Decadal Growth Rate
17.39%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.62%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Belgaum Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Belgaum Taluka in 2026 is 12,18,341. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.62%.
What is the literacy rate of Belgaum Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Belgaum Taluka is 74.19% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Belgaum Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Belgaum Taluka is 967 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Belgaum Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Belgaum Taluka in 2027 is 12,38,079. This projection is based on the 1.62% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Belgaum Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Belgaum Taluka population grew from 8,15,581 in 2001 to 9,57,373 in 2011, a decadal growth of 17.39%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.62%.
What was the population of Belgaum Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Belgaum Taluka had a total population of 9,57,373. This comprised 4,86,704 males and 4,70,669 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Belgaum District
#1 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Karnataka
#3 of 163
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Belgaum Taluka | Belgaum Avg | Karnataka Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.19% | 62.47% ↑ 11.7%
| 63.59% ↑ 10.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 967 | 974 ↓ 7 | 981 ↓ 14 |
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